Gul Mohammed (February 15, 1957 – October 1, 1997) was an Indian man, according to Guinness World Records, was the shortest adult human being of his time whose existence and height have been independently verified.

On July 19, 1990, he was examined by Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India, and he stood 1 foot 10.5 inches (57 cm) tall and weighed 37.5 lbs (17 kg). He died on October 1, 1997, from respiratory complications and after a long struggle with asthma and bronchitis. His record was broken by Chandra Bahadur Dangi of Nepal whose height was just 21.5 inches (54.6 cm).

Preceded byPauline MustersShortest Recognized adult human ever 1990-2011Succeeded byChandra Bahadur Dangi

See also

  • Folkard, Claire (2003). . Bantam Books. p. 544. ISBN 0-553-58636-X.